The average bus between Sligo and Pontoon takes 4h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Pontoon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Sligo and Pontoon. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Pontoon at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Pontoon. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Pontoon station via Ballina Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Sligo to Pontoon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Pontoon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Pontoon station.
The distance between Sligo and Pontoon is 58.5 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Pontoon via Ballina Bus Stn in around 2h 47m.